Violins by Alessandro Mezzadri are exceedingly rare and the nest, including this exceptional example, are made with the highest quality workmanship and materials. Based on a Maggini model, the violin was once owned by the late, long-time Detroit Symphony member Alvin Score. We have a letter written by legendary virtuoso Ruggiero Ricci extolling the violin’s, “beautiful tonal quality,” with “all the characteristics of a fine concert instrument.” Handsome in appearance with a beautiful, deep orange-brown varnish and tonally rich with marvelous projection, this Mezzadri would be a great for all types of playing.
A violin by
ALESSANDRO MEZZADRI
Ferrara, c. 1710